End User Support Specialist

IKCON TECHNOLOGIES INC delivers exceptional IT services and solutions that provide clients with definite edge over competitors and promoting highest standards of quality. We are currently looking for a End User Support Specialist with one of our clients in Multiple Locations. If you are actively looking for opportunities, please send us your updated resume with your contact details.

"U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply."

JOB SUMMARY
The End User Support Specialist I provide end-user support for assigned desktop, mobile devices, or telephone systems. They diagnose, troubleshoots, and resolves basic and moderate technical problems. The incumbent operates under defined processes and procedures and makes decisions regarding short-term priorities and work activities requiring interpretation of guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Essential RESPONSIBILITIES and ACCOUNTABILITIES
1 Responsible for basic work assigned from a problem or incident management queue to final resolution.
2 Identifies, solves, and prevents the reoccurrence of technical problems affecting the Windows desktop OS, the applications installed on them, mobile end points and voice services.
3 Reviews and investigates all IT related problems to resolve cause and most appropriate solution. Provides information and explanation to end users on problem resolution and offers suggestions and advice to prevent similar issues if necessary.
4 Keeps end user updated on status of open trouble tickets. Escalates more complex problems to End User Specialist IIs or issues outside of area of responsibility other support teams. Updates problem tickets including call notes with status and categorization changes.
5 Participates in the IT ServiceDesk call rotation 90% of time.
6 Completes requests to install and set up new user physical and virtual desktops. Delivers packaged software installations as needed. Carries out corporate policies regarding acquisition and use of approved hardware and software.
7 Completes requests to install \ change phone setups, contact center groups, attendant console, web, and voice conferencing with occasional assistance from peers.
8 Responsible for administration all of the following end user support functions: physical and virtual desktop environments, telephone systems, remote desktop access, mobile end points, anti-virus, client firewall, thin client administration, collaboration, incident management, application packing
9 Contributor to the education of End Use Support Team using knowledge base articles and knowledge transfer sessions.
10 Identifies opportunities for process improvements to the IT service delivery and represents the end user's perspective in policy improvement discussions.
11 Participates in the IT service metrics gathering and delivery process to ensure our service level agreements are being met
12 Keeps abreast of new technologies in the enterprise desktop computer field by periodically attending seminars and/or training courses.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Required Knowledge & Skills:
1 Thorough interpersonal and oral and written communication skills to provide quality customer service.
2 Ability to enforce established corporate guidelines, policies, and procedures.
3 Excellent organizational skills. Ability to develop time well in a dynamic environment and prioritize tasks frequently.
4 Thorough and broad knowledge of end point operating systems platforms including Windows, IOS and Android.
5 Basic knowledge of dependent End User compute technologies including VMware ESXi, Active Directory, networking and storage area networks and servers.
6 Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to perform moderate troubleshooting and in-depth research and develop solutions to basic problems.

Desired Knowledge & Skills:
1 Strong customer-service orientation.
2 Meaningful analytical and critical thinking skills.

Education & Experience:
Desired knowledge and skills would typically be acquired through a high school diploma plus technical trade school certification program(s) and the following: 1+ years supporting Microsoft OS Office and remote desktop software; 1+ years of experience supporting desktop systems, mobile device management solutions, application virtualization, and 1+ years of demonstrated performance in a direct customer support role.

Desired Education & Experience:
A combination of A+ or Network+, and MCDST certification or equivalent experience desired.

Working Conditions/Environment & Physical Demands:
1 Work hours for this position are 7:30 AM ET 4:30 PM ET.
2 Normal office environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this Job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Job.
3 Attendance/Punctuality Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.